Qualified Mental Health Professional (LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, CRC, Ph.D., MSN, etc.)
2 years of administrative experience in a relevant field
1 year of experience in clinical, mental health, housing, or chemical dependency settings
Ability to work a flexible schedule
On-call availability as needed
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations of a 60-bed transitional housing program and a 20-bed permanent housing program
Interview, hire, and orient program staff
Develop and monitor program policies and procedures
Act as liaison to funding sources and community stakeholders
Maintain quality assurance and utilization review of clinical services
Supervise record-keeping and tenant documentation
Prepare monthly and annual reports for senior management
Benefits
Flexible work schedule
On-call responsibilities
Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development
Engagement with community and interagency relations
Direct supervision of a diverse team
Full Job Description
TITLE: Program Director
REPORTS: Sr. Director of Community Housing
DEPARTMENT: Clinical
FLSA CODE: Exempt
PRIMARY DUTY: Administrative/Clinical Management
PROGRAM: OHM HarborHousing Program & OMH Scatter-Site Housing Program
MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the day to day operation and coordination of a 60 bed OMH funded Transitional Housing program in East Harlem and a 20 bed OMH Scatter-site permanent housing program in the Bronx. He/she is responsible for the actions, job performance and guidance of all program employees, and for the direct supervision of the staff. He/she is responsible for maintaining regulatory compliance and Odyssey House organizational standards. He/she serves as a bridge between the program staff and the Sr. Director of Community Housing.
SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interview, hire, and orient all program staff.
Develop and monitor program systems, policies and procedures.
Act as liaison to funding and referral sources, the community-at-large, and the corporate officers.
Maintain Quality Assurance/Utilization Review of changes and clinical services.
Supervise the maintenance of adequate and up-to-date records on all tenants, as well as supervise record-keeping responsibilities of staff.
Maintain good community and interagency relations.
Prepare monthly reports for the Sr. Director of Community Housing. Prepare OMH annual report.
Ensure supervision for staff as per Odyssey House internal policies. Prepare written six-month evaluations on staff under his/her supervision. Review evaluations on all staff annually.
Comply with all OMH regulations and participate in the certification process.
Maintain good relations with and act as liaison to the state monitoring agency.
Prepare all proposals and reports as needed.
Conduct regular clinical and administrative meetings with staff.
Provide ongoing training for clinical staff and participate in Odyssey House in-service trainings.
Directly supervises the Administrative Assistant/Entitlements Specialist, the Clinical Coordinator, Facility Manager, LPN and the scatter-site Case Manager.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule and on call 24/7 when necessary.
REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Must be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (e.g. LCSW, LMSW, LMHC, CRC, Ph.D., MSN, etc.)
Two (2) years' experience in administration and one year in a clinical, mental health, housing or chemical dependency setting.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
This position will require availability as needed including on call responsibilities.
